St Nicholas Church Retaining Wall Restoration
Cairn Cross has completed works repairing a retaining wall on the boundary of St Nicholas Church, Bradfield.
Customer
St Nicholas ChurchDate Completed
2020Sector
Highway, Bridges & StructuresProject Overview
Cairn Cross has completed works repairing a retaining wall on the boundary of St Nicholas Church, Bradfield.
The Challenge
Due to gradual ground movements, the retaining boundary wall collapsed and needed repair and additional support. Extra protection was taken in case of archaeological discoveries. Cairn Cross worked as a main contractor and designer.
The Solution
The working area was protected from the public to ensure safety, and existing the masonry were carefully removed, inspected and reused where possible. The area was excavated back with new concrete foundations, and gabion baskets were added to strengthen the new retaining wall. The new stone wall was rebuilt by Cairn Cross, using as many of the original stones as possible.
The Result
The new retaining wall offers complete protection for the church’s boundary area and the public. The new hard landscaping offers a restored look to the area and provides future protection.